Social media Plexus ambassador

Plexus is Imperial’s free online platform for alumni where they can connect with fellow graduates, collaborate with innovators and game-changers, and discover Plexus-exclusive content. Plexus helps alumni build professional connections, exchange ideas and take the next step towards landing that dream job. 

As the world continues to focus its attention online, we have made some significant changes to our Plexus platform to make it easier for our alumni to connect with each other and come together online.

In March 2020, we launched the new and improved Plexus and introduced a new discussion board and forum feature. The current forums are book club, general chat, recipes and COVID-19.

Volunteer Role Description: Plexus ambassador 

We believe that one of the keys to creating a vibrant and lively online community is engaging and thought-provoking content. To help us expand our discussion boards with interesting thoughts and articles, and to spark conversation and engagement, we are looking for alumni with a passion for content creation and social media who are interested in contributing to our forums on a regular basis and participating in upcoming online events.

This is your online community and we invite you to share your thoughts and insights with fellow alumni. Help us transform our forums into vibrant places of discussion!

This role would suit somebody who…

• is enthusiastic about their time at Imperial and proud to support the College
• has excellent written communication skills
• is engaging and happy to respond to questions, share thoughts and insights
• has experience creating online content
• has a good understanding of social media platforms and forums
• has an interest in a variety of topics (given the current forum structure, an interest in books, cooking and/or COVID-19 research is beneficial but not mandatory)

What are the benefits?

• (Re)connect with the College as a volunteer and learn about what’s going on at Imperial
• Have your say in the future of Plexus and become an integral part of the Plexus brand
• Support the College and help us build an engaged online community
• Become involved in professional and academic networks which may benefit your career
• Gain new insights into a variety of topics and learn from fellow alumni

As a Plexus ambassador you can expect to:

• Write regular posts on topics that interest you
• Respond to comments and questions in an appropriate and timely manner
• Provide support during special initiatives/events throughout the year
• Participate in online Q&A sessions
• Be actively networking and encourage a sense of community amongst alumni
• Develop contacts with fellow alumni and academics to support alumni activities
• Help shape the future of Plexus and provide feedback if required
• Generate brand awareness through word-of-mouth marketing
• Encourage others in your alumni network to join Plexus

Following a brief introduction to the forum structure, upcoming events and social media best practices, you can reach out to the Alumni Relations team for additional support at any time.

Time commitment

This is an ongoing opportunity and we ask alumni to support us as a Plexus ambassador for at least three months.

Ambassadors should be active at least once a week. We encourage you to be as active as your schedule permits with a minimum of 15 minutes activity per week.

Occasionally, we may also require support with online events (live Q&A sessions, video workshops). These events should take up no more than an hour of your time and participation is voluntary. We will let you know about these events in advance.

How to apply

If you would like to become a social media ambassador for Plexus, you can express your interest by completing this online form. Once we have received your response we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail and answer any questions you may have.

This is an ongoing opportunity but volunteer spaces are limited and we cannot guarantee a place for everyone who expresses an interest in taking part.